Romans 5:20-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
20 But law came in, so that the trespass might increase, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,(A) 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so grace might also reign through justification leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Romans 5:20-21
New English Translation
20 Now the law came in[a] so that the transgression[b] may increase, but where sin increased, grace multiplied all the more, 21 so that just as sin reigned in death, so also grace will reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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- Romans 5:20 tn Grk “slipped in.”
- Romans 5:20 tn Or “trespass.”
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